In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and mix well.

Fill greased muffin cups or paper-lined muffin cups half full.

Bake 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.

Dip muffin tops in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.



Notes: These are so yummy served warm at breakfast.
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